
Helen Jean Stephens (1937-2010)
Helen Jean Stephens, 72, of Winchester, Ky., formerly of Ashland, died Jan. 15, 2010, in Cape Canaveral Hospital in Florida.
She was born Feb. 21, 1937, in Boyd County, Ky., a daughter of the late Bennie and Dorothy Howe Robinson.
She was a retired teacher with the Ashland Public School District and a member of First Baptist Church of Ashland and the Winchester Homemakers Club.
Surviving are her loving husband of 54 years, Walter R. Stephens Jr. of Winchester; a son, Walter R. Stephens III and wife Tammy of Winchester; daughters Jane Walker and husband Mark of Georgetown, Ky., Beth Sligh and husband Chris of Winchester and Joanna Clarke and husband Bram of Winchester; a sister, Phyllis McIntyre of Ashland, Ky.; grandchildren Tyler, Chelsea, Amy, Taylor, Jett, Jennifer, Julianna and Wilson; and several nieces, nephews and extended family.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Jim Nichols, with a eulogy by Chris Sligh.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Jan. 19, 2010, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland.
Friends may make contributions to the Clark County Library, 370 S. Burns Ave., Winchester, KY 40392.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.